I know, I know, it's freezing and we're nearly half way through May, but the weather WILL soon get warmer and then we can all go on some lovely picnics. And then Papadeli comes into its own - all our lovely delicatessen and takeaway food counter is perfect for a picnic. Fresh marinated olives, creamy cheese stuffed chillies, tartlets made here, wedges of delicious tortilla, a slice of divine salmon en croute - you just have to visit and take a look!
What about a salad box - I had one the other day, just to remind myself how stunning they are - every mouthful was so full of flavour, I just can't describe it here. Beetroot, hazelnut, red onion and feta, Moroccan spicy chickpeas, salade nicoise, new potatoe and chorizo, broad bean, mint and goat's cheese. I could go on and on.
It really reminded me how lovely salad can be!!
Then you can move on to some of the mouthwatering cakes - I had a raspberry and rhubarb tartlet his morning which I devoured with such enthusiasm and speed that it was all over far to soon. You could also have a slice of fabulous chocolate mousse cake or some pear upside down cake. Or go for a famous papadeli brownie which you will want to go on for ever.
If you're planning a picnic, either come in and point out what you'd like, or you can order in advance - here are our picnic options to help you out a bit.
Papadeli picnic menu
Nothing is frozen, we use the best ingredients we can find and everything is made to order, by hand. We make it, you serve it - it couldn't be simpler.
MINI PICNIC
£6 per person
Sandwich on organic ciabatta eg Montgomery cheddar and tomato chutney, Brie de Meaux with Milano salame and leaves, Smoked salmon and cream cheese.
Papadeli brownie or flapjack
Packet of hand fired crisps
MEDIUM PICNIC
£10 Per person
A selection of parma ham, finocchiona (fennel and black pepper salame) , saucisson, chorizo
2 salads from or traiteur counter eg new potato, yoghurt and mint/ local beetroot, ming and goat's cheese/ Spanish butterbean, sunblush toamto and olives.
Pot of fresh marinated olives
Hobbs bread
Papadeli brownie or flapjack
BIG PICNIC
£16 per person
A selection of parma ham, finocchiona, saucisson and chorizo
Individual papadeli tartlet
3 salads from our traiteur counter eg wild rie, peanut and lime / sweet potato, black beans and red onion/ pasta, pesto and cherry tomatoes.
Pot of fresh marinated olives
Hobbs bread
Brownie or flapjack
Seasonal fruit salad in a vanilla bean syrup
SUPER PICNIC
£22 per person
A selection of parma ham, finocchiona, saucisson and chorizo & 3 delicious salads from our traiteur counter
Hobbs bread and a slice of delicious tortilla with hummous, tapenade and aubergine pate
Finish off with a slice of one of our fabulous cakes and a seasonal fruit salad in a vanilla bean syrup.
Please give us a couple of days' notice when you're ordering.
Wine, beer and soft drinks also available.
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